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          Behind the ScenesArticleA Few of 2014's Favorite ThingsBy Sarah Davis|December 22, 2014From February's heavy snowfall to October's blood moon eclipse, take a look back at some popular moments of 2014 through the AOC's Instagram and Flickr images.
    Behind the ScenesArticleSearching for the Perfect U.S. Capitol Christmas TreeBy Ted Bechtol|October 29, 2014By Ted Bechtol, Superintendent of the Capitol Grounds For two beautiful summer days in late July, I traveled around Chippewa National Forest in Cass Lake, Minnesota, to search for the perfect U.S. Capitol Christmas Tree. It is my job, as Superintendent of the Capitol Grounds, to evaluate and select
    Programs & EventsArticle2014 Christmas Tree SelectionBy Ted Bechtol|October 29, 2014For two beautiful summer days in late July, I traveled around Chippewa National Forest in Cass Lake, Minnesota, to search for the perfect U.S. Capitol Christmas Tree. It is my job, as Superintendent of the Capitol Grounds, to evaluate and select the Capitol Christmas Tree from a different national
    Doing GoodArticleDoing Good: Richard EdmondsBy Erin Nelson|October 22, 2014In today's world there is no shortage of articles, news segments and seminars on couponing, but few, if any, offer the return and success that Richard Edmonds and his church have found through their food pantry. As a member of Riva Trace Baptist Church and volunteer for their community projects
    Behind the ScenesArticleAOC Employees ExCEL in New ProgramsBy Erin Nelson|October 16, 2014While the Architect of the Capitol's (AOC) core mission is to preserve the buildings in our care, we realize that to be successful, preserving knowledge is just as important as preserving the buildings.
    Behind the ScenesArticleAOC Moves the House Office Buildings StoreroomsBy Franklin Bradley|October 14, 2014"When you open a door, you never know what you're going to find. We have found stuffed wolves that scared the pants off a man. Right around the corner was a big canoe that we had to pull out," says Vince Incitto. Cordell Shields explained, "The wolf was just inside the door, facing me. When I opened
    History & DiscoveriesArticleBells, Buzzers, Clicks and ClocksBy Sharon Gang|October 2, 2014On a weekly basis, Library Buildings and Grounds Electrician Eugene (Geno) Blowe winds the magnificent clock above the west door in the Main Reading Room of the Library of Congress Thomas Jefferson Building , known as Mr. Flanagan's clock for the man who created it. First thing on Monday mornings
    Behind the ScenesArticleAOC Bike Commuters: In Their Own WordsBy Kristen Frederick|October 1, 2014While commuting to work in Washington, D.C., will always be a challenge, few modes of transportation leave the commuter with this feeling: invigoration. In fact, that's how Shaun Abell, Horticulturist with the U.S. Botanic Garden, describes his daily commute by bike every morning. And he's in good
    ProjectsArticleCrumbling Down and Building UpBy Matt Guilfoyle|September 29, 2014Addressing the stone pandemic across the Capitol campus takes a team of historic preservationists, structural engineers and stonemasons, among others.
    History & DiscoveriesArticleAnne Frank Tree at the CapitolBy Sharon Gang|July 21, 2014Although I read Anne Frank's diary years ago, it wasn't until May of this year that I had the opportunity to visit the secret annex in Amsterdam where Anne, along with family members and friends, hid from the Nazis for two years. While I was in Holland, a tree was planted in Anne's honor on the
    History & DiscoveriesArticleWhat's Hiding in National Statuary Hall?By Sharon Gang|May 20, 2014Next time you're in Statuary Hall on the second floor of the U.S. Capitol near the House Chamber, look closely at the windows behind the statues of Jefferson Davis and Uriah Milton Rose on the east side of the room. They may look like windows, but they're not. In the late 1990s, when the demand for
    History & DiscoveriesArticleNational Garden Highlights Regional Plants and Sustainable PracticesBy Matt Guilfoyle|May 12, 2014As Congress meets in the halls of the U.S. Capitol, a small group of AOC employees toil in the heat a few hundred yards away to help a living national treasure thrive in an urban center. This is the National Garden at the U.S. Botanic Garden. Conceived as an outdoor laboratory for gardening in
    Programs & EventsArticleMeet the Carillonneur of the CapitolBy Erin Nelson|May 8, 2014Capitol Hill, with its rich history and iconic buildings, allows for an eclectic mix of professions. Jim Saenger, the Capitol's Carillonneur, has perhaps one of the most unique and least visible jobs on the Hill. His contractual agreement with the Architect of the Capitol, directed by the 1963
    Doing GoodArticleAOC Employee Gives Back to the CommunityBy Erin Nelson|April 21, 2014Buddy Paddy spends his days caring for the trees on Capitol Hill as a Tree Surgeon with the AOC Capitol Grounds . His job involves examining approximately 4,500 trees throughout the year to ensure that they are healthy and continue growing to maturity. His evenings are spent in much the same way, as
    Behind the ScenesArticleSaving Energy, Preserving HistoryBy AOC Staff|April 1, 2014Here at the Architect of the Capitol (AOC), our challenge is unique – we must maintain aging, iconic buildings while adapting to state-of-the-art technology and increasing responsiveness to environmental, security and safety considerations in a rich historical setting. A building’s lifetime
    History & DiscoveriesArticleFrom Concept to Creation: AOC's role in New Statues at the CapitolBy Curator Division|March 24, 2014As Curator for the Architect of the Capitol (AOC), I have been responsible for evaluating and advising on many of the new statues and busts that are accepted by Congress for the United States Capitol , from marble busts of vice presidents to statues in the National Statuary Hall Collection . Many
    History & DiscoveriesArticleInspiration from HistoryBy Sharon Gang|March 19, 2014When I point out the Car of History clock in National Statuary Hall to friends and family I inevitably get the same question: "Where's the car?" This marble sculpture, created in 1819, is among the oldest works of art in the Capitol. It depicts Clio, the muse of History, holding a book in which she
    History & DiscoveriesArticleMonuments Man Creates Monumental StatueBy Franklin Bradley|February 7, 2014Not every fine art sculptor inspires a character in a WWII action blockbuster starring George Clooney, but not every sculptor is Walker K. Hancock, one of the Monuments Men, whose work resides in the U.S. Capitol , Library of Congress and the Supreme Court of the United States , and who is a true
    History & DiscoveriesArticleGrazing the Capitol GroundsBy AOC Staff|February 3, 2014Andria Leo, archivist for the Architect of the Capitol, digs through historical documents in the AOC's archives to uncover new history. The Capitol Grounds have long been a haven for wildlife, with residents ranging from squirrels to red-tailed hawks to a red fox . But sheep? If it had been left up
    History & DiscoveriesArticleCelebrating 150 Years of FreedomBy Lori Taylor|December 2, 2013When tracing back through history, it’s hard to pinpoint the exact day when the construction of the U.S. Capitol Building was completed. The Capitol, like the nation it represents, has continued to grow and change over the years, all the way up until the most recent addition of the Capitol Visitor
    History & DiscoveriesArticleB.B. French – Blogger ExtraordinaireBy Matt Guilfoyle|November 6, 2013Long before the advent of Twitter, Facebook and blogs – there were journals. 150 years ago this month saw one of the most transformative periods in the construction of the United States Capitol along with the historic address by Abraham Lincoln at Gettysburg. One individual captured these events
    History & DiscoveriesArticleNature at the Capitol - The Statue of FreedomBy Curator Division|September 24, 2013This is the first in a series of articles, written by the Architect of the Capitol's Curator Office, about the use of nature in the art and architecture of the U.S. Capitol. The architecture of ancient Greece and Rome that inspired the United States Capitol ’s early architects and builders is noted
    History & DiscoveriesArticleFrom the Archives: Bike Racks on Capitol HillBy Curator Division|July 31, 2013Architect of the Capitol archives reveal historical documents showing the purchase of the first bike racks on Capitol Hill in Washington, D.C. Back in 1896, the Lawn Cycle Stand Manufacturing Co. was hired by the AOC to provide bike stands for the United States Capitol Building. Parking in
    History & DiscoveriesArticleKeeping History in PerspectiveBy Stephen T. Ayers|July 23, 2013In 2013 as we celebrate the 150th anniversary of the placement of the Statue of Freedom atop the Capitol's current cast iron dome, I think it's also important to remember the Capitol's humble roots in the early years of the nation's budding democracy. The man behind the Capitol's original wood and
    History & DiscoveriesArticleRising High – AOC's Elevator MechanicsBy Lori Taylor|July 9, 2013"We deal with a lot of history." No, those aren't the words of the Architect of the Capitol's (AOC) Curator office. It's Ron Bailey, shop supervisor of the Library Buildings and Grounds Elevator Division, who runs some of the oldest elevator systems on Capitol Hill, the oldest of which date back to
    History & DiscoveriesArticleFive Items Not to Miss at the U.S. CapitolBy Sharon Gang|June 25, 2013Sharon Gang, Communications & Marketing Manager for the Capitol Visitor Center (CVC) lists some lesser known highlights not to miss when you visit the United States Capitol. Most visitors are drawn to admire the obvious “big ticket” items at the U.S. Capitol Building – the Rotunda paintings , the
    History & DiscoveriesArticleConstructing the Capitol: The OvenBy Matt Guilfoyle|June 18, 2013Control of the office thermostat – an office debate that has probably existed since the first one was installed – becomes even more "heated" in humid Washington summers. Too hot or too cold – there is no pleasing everyone, but while today the AOC provides a climate-controlled environment to the
    Behind the ScenesArticleTeaming Up for AccessibilityBy Kristen Frederick|June 17, 2013"This work had to be done right. Period," said Mark Italiano, project manager for the AOC's House Superintendent's Office , as he described how in less than four weeks, a dedicated team of tradecrafts experts was able to transform Room 104 in the Cannon House Office Building into a completely
    Behind the ScenesArticleThe Many Hats of the AOC from A to ZBy Matt Guilfoyle|June 10, 2013The Architect of the Capitol (AOC) plays a leadership role in decisions from the policing of Capitol Hill; to national standards of historic preservation; to supporting development of industry standards in fire safety, capital project management and security infrastructure. AOC's involvement falls
    Behind the ScenesArticleInspired by the Past, Preserving for the FutureBy Lori Taylor|June 7, 2013Meet the AOC's decorative painters at the Library of Congress who work to preserve the ornate designs of one of the world's most beautiful buildings. Go behind the scenes and see the techniques used to keep the Thomas Jefferson Building looking as striking as it did when it first opened in 1897.
    
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